Stay out of the sun. Over time, the sun's ultraviolet light damages the fibers in the skin called elastin. When these fibers breakdown, the skin begins to sag, stretch, and lose its ability to go back into place after stretching. It's never too late to protect your skin from the sun. While sunscreen use may not repair past damage, it can prevent new skin damage. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day, all year long. One more reason to stop smoking. Smoking dehydrates and damages collagen in the skin contributing to premature aging. Join the Great American Smokeout (November) and quit smoking for your health and your beauty. Get your beauty sleep. When we don't get enough sleep it results in elevation of a hormone called cortisol. Even though cortisol is an essential hormone in the body, in excess, it can have negative side effects. For example, it can break down muscle tissue, thin our skin, decalcify our bones, and elevate our blood sugar. On the days we do not get enough sleep, we tend to crave carbohydrates, and that's because cortisol raises blood sugar and insulin levels. So get your 8 hours - you skin will thank you.
Use a moisturizer every day. Our skin becomes drier as we get older. The natural loss of sweat and oil glands as we age may also worsen dry skin. Anything that further dries the skin (such as overuse of soaps, antiperspirants, perfumes, or hot baths) will make the problem worse. Moisturize your face and body every day to keep your skin looking younger and more

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